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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what scent does the newer Meadowlark building into which Fiona moves smell?
(a) Lemon.
(b) Pine.
(c) Urine.
(d) Ammonia.

2. What country is NOT named as one to which Fiona and Grant had traveled during one of their winters after retirement?
(a) Spain.
(b) Greece.
(c) Australia.
(d) Costa Rica.

3. What is NOT given as an example of a particular note Grant finds in the house?
(a) Dishtowels.
(b) Cutlery.
(c) Glasses.
(d) Knives.

4. Grant recognizes that continuing his infidelity "might" have eventually "cost him" (289) what?
(a) His sanity.
(b) His tenure.
(c) His job.
(d) Fiona.

5. Fiona tells Grant that she needs to return to Aubrey's side for what reason?
(a) Aubrey cannot see very well.
(b) Aubrey gets violent if Fiona is not by his side.
(c) Aubrey thinks he cannot play if she is not sitting next to him.
(d) Aubrey will begin to cry if Fiona is away from his side for very long.

6. At what type of location does Fiona propose marriage to Grant?
(a) A beach.
(b) A public park.
(c) An ice skating rink.
(d) A forest.

7. What was NOT a consequence Grant suffered as a result of his dalliances with female students?
(a) He was fired.
(b) He was talked about by the whole staff at his workplace.
(c) He was no longer invited to social gatherings.
(d) He was given the cold shoulder by his colleagues.

8. Grant had accepted Fiona's proposal of marriage because she had possessed "the spark of" (276) what?
(a) Life.
(b) Passion.
(c) Youth.
(d) Mystery.

9. Kristy instructs Grant to say hello to Fiona while trying not to take what action?
(a) Cry in front of her.
(b) Hug her.
(c) Startle her.
(d) Argue with her.

10. What substance was used to write a particular word across Grant's office door?
(a) Red paint.
(b) Black paint.
(c) Ketchup.
(d) Blood.

11. What does Grant turn on while he prepares his own supper after Fiona's move to Meadowlake?
(a) Every light in the house.
(b) The television news.
(c) An easy listening radio station.
(d) The dishwasher.

12. Fiona's mother's political activities are named as the reason why Fiona is not a member of what type of organization?
(a) An academic club.
(b) A sorority.
(c) The dean's list.
(d) A disciplinary committee.

13. Meadowlake has a rule that no one can move into the facility during which month of each year?
(a) December.
(b) May.
(c) January.
(d) April.

14. What kind of game is Fiona watching others play when Grant sees her in the central area?
(a) A word game.
(b) A card game.
(c) A guessing game.
(d) A dice game.

15. Fiona and Grant had especially enjoyed watching programs about what topic during their time together?
(a) Fauna.
(b) Flora.
(c) The Korean War.
(d) World War I.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT a virtue Grant names as being part of the character of "a philanderer" (286)?

2. Over what type of feature do Fiona and Grant drive on their way to Meadowlake, reminding them both of a certain nighttime activity?

3. What objects does Fiona name as a means of "always taking you somewhere" (277)?

4. Fiona retires from her position as a coordinator of volunteers at what type of establishment?

5. Kristy tells Grant that he will learn what skill over time?

(see the answer keys)

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